Acrisure UK Broking has expanded again, acquiring four businesses, London-based MGA Confidas, along with brokers Heathwoods Insurance & Financial Services, Marrs Insurance Brokers, and Smith Greenfield Services.
Acrisure said the firms bring decades of specialist experience, long-standing client relationships, and established positions in their markets.
Their strengths span commercial lines, construction and property, high-net-worth insurance, and heritage risks. Different niches, same logic. Add depth where it counts.
The group is also making leadership changes as part of the integration.
- Mark Eckstein, a recognised name in the property and construction market from Heathwoods’ North London office, will become Director of Real Estate at Acrisure UK Broking.
- Steve Smith, who leads Smith Greenfield, will take on the role of Head of Private Clients. He brings a developed high-net-worth personal lines practice covering high-value homes, fine art, private collections, and bespoke liability cover.
Confidas, the MGA operated under Smith Greenfield, will continue offering portfolio products built for specialist client needs. No reset there. More like extension.
Marrs Insurance Brokers, which had previously been part of Acrisure’s appointed representative network Eleven, has now formally joined the group.
Acrisure said that move reflects the partnership already built between Marrs, its managing director Mark Coffer, and the wider UK platform.
Mark McIlquham, chief executive of Acrisure UK, said the group is pleased to welcome colleagues from Heathwoods, Smith Greenfield, Confidas, and Marrs into the business. He said each firm has built something meaningful, trusted client ties, strong people, and a culture built around doing the right thing.
Each of these firms has built something genuinely impressive that will enhance our platform, including trusted client relationships, talented people and a commitment to doing the right thing.
Mark McIlquham, CEO of Acrisure UK
He added that this kind of fit is what Acrisure looks for in long-term partners and said the deals mark an important step in the group’s expansion this year as it strengthens its position in the UK insurance market.
“This alignment is exactly what we look for in our long‑term partners, so we can grow together. The acquisitions mark a significant step in our expansion this year as we consolidate our position as a leading force in the UK insurance market,” Mark McIlquham commented.
